Singapore Grand Prix

It’s fair to say F1 loves the Singapore Grand Prix. The race has been run on the current street circuit since 2008 and has last year extended its agreement to 2028.

The beauty of this event is everything is so close to the track. There are hundreds of hotels available in all categories although those closest to the track command the highest prices especially if they offer views of the track from the rooms.

Thankfully the race takes place at night which means the temperature drops a few degrees but not the humidity, so dress accordingly. This is the only track where there are portable air coolers positioned throughout the paddock which is a godsend for those who spend most of their time in the paddock.

If you’re hoping to meet a driver, know that most will drive into the drivers’ car park at the Singapore Eye end of the paddock and walk through those swipe gates. Some may walk from nearby hotels e.g. Ritz Carlton so if you wait at the entrance to drivers car park they may stop for you on the way.

The Singapore Eye provides a dramatic backdrop and you can even ride the wheel while the race is on for a bird’s eye view.

The cars average just under 180km/hr for a lap. There is only one track with a lower average speed and that’s Monaco, so overtaking in Singapore is tricky and the safety car has been called upon at every single race.